Decree No. 159 stipulates the pre-publication censorship of printed materials such as books, paintings, music scores, maps... It requires publishers to obtain permission and submit manuscripts to the Censorship Office, and imposes strict penalties for unauthorized printing activities.
적용 범위
Publishers, authors, printers, sellers, distributors, and holders of printed materials
핵심 사항
- Publishers and authors must apply for permission from the Censorship Office before publication (Article 1)
- The Censorship Office has a deadline to respond within thirty days from receipt of the manuscript (Article 2)
- Printed materials are required to clearly print the censorship permit information on the last page, and reprints must also be resubmitted for review (Article 3)
- After publication, two copies must be sent to the Censorship Office within forty-eight hours before distribution (Article 4)
- Those who violate regulations on unauthorized printing or distributing after confiscation will be fined between $500 and $5,000, and may also have their printing facilities, publishing houses, and retail outlets closed down (Article 7)
🌐 이 문서의 사회적 영향
- To control the content of information released, preventing subversive or non-compliant works
- Increases costs and time for publishers due to the need to obtain permission before printing
- Creates difficulties for citizens' freedom of creativity and information dissemination
❓ 자주 묻는 질문
What must a publisher do before publication?
Must apply for permission from the Censorship Office, submit an age declaration form, address, occupation, and two copies of the manuscript for review (Article 1)
What is the maximum time frame for the Censorship Office to respond?
Thirty days from receipt of the manuscript (Article 2)
Can works that have been censored be reprinted?
Yes, but must submit a new application to the Censorship Office for each reprinting period (Article 6)
What is the fine for unauthorized printing?
A fine of between $500 and $5,000, and may also have their printing facilities, publishing houses, and retail outlets closed down (Article 7)
What must be done by works that have been censored when reprinted?
Must submit a new application to the Censorship Office for each reprinting period (Article 6)
전문
DECREE
On the establishment of censorship for printed materials
CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Interior and the Minister of Justice,
Considering the current situation,
After deliberation by the National Assembly Standing Committee and the Government Council,
DECREE:
Article 1
This Decree shall apply to printed materials, books, drawings, music scores, maps, photographs, advertisements, etc., regardless of printing method (mechanical, lithographic, engraving, stone, etc.), whether for sale or distribution free of charge.
Prior to publication, publishers, printers, or authors must submit an application form with personal information including age, address, occupation, and two copies of the manuscript to the Censorship Office (Approval Department) for review.
The Censorship Office (Approval Department) shall issue a receipt to the applicant.
Article 2
The Censorship Office (Approval Department) may approve or disapprove printing, returning one copy of the manuscript and notifying the applicant within thirty days from the date of receiving the manuscript. For special cases that cannot be resolved within this period, the Censorship Office must inform the applicant in advance.
Article 3
Printed materials published and circulated must clearly print on the last page that they have been approved by the Censorship Office (Approval Department) to print on a specific date. When reprinting, it is necessary to submit for review again.
Article 4
After completion of printing, two copies of each printed material must be stored at the Censorship Office forty-eight hours before distribution.
Article 5
For certain types of printed materials designated by the Censorship Office (Approval Department), after reaching an agreement with the Administrative Committee for that period, the Censorship Office may delegate authority to provincial administrative committees to handle them in subsequent periods.
Article 6
A work approved by the Censorship Office for one period can be printed again in a later period upon presenting the approval document to the Censorship Office of that period.
Article 7
Printed materials published and distributed contrary to Articles 1, 3, 4, and 6 shall be confiscated. The Minister of Interior may issue a decree prohibiting circulation.
If publication continues without permission or distribution resumes after confiscation or prohibition, the publisher, printer, and seller of printed materials will be fined from $500 to $5,000.
In addition to confiscating illegally printed materials, printing houses, publishers, and sellers may have their operations suspended.
Those who distribute or store prohibited printed materials may be fined from $100 to $1,000.
Article 8
Regulations contrary to this Decree are hereby abolished.
Article 9
The Minister of Interior and the Minister of Justice shall implement this Decree.
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Huỳnh Thúc Kháng (Signed)
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